Mainframe IMS DB Tools Specialist
Pacer Group
Job Title: Mainframe IMS DB Tools Specialist
Location: New York, NY
Work Arrangement: Remote
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 12 Months
Domain: Enterprise Technology & Mainframe Infrastructure
Pay Rate: $66.00/hr W2 | $81.00/hr C2C
Application Deadline: October 20, 2026
SKILLS REQUIRED
Primary (Must-Have):
• IBM IMS Tools & Parallel Sysplex Management
• IMS Systems Programming & Advanced Database Administration
Secondary (Good to Have):
• BMC & Broadcom IMS Tools Experience
• HALDB, Fast Path (DEDBs), and DBD/PSB Generation
POSITION OVERVIEW
This role sits within the enterprise mainframe infrastructure department, reporting directly to the Director of Infrastructure Engineering, and is designed to solve critical database optimization, migration, and disaster recovery bottlenecks for mission-critical systems. The specialist will lead complex migrations to IBM IMS Tools and ensure high availability, performance tuning, and proactive space management across legacy enterprise environments.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead and execute complex migrations to IBM IMS Tools from 3rd party products, developing comprehensive project plans across planning, conversion, implementation, and cutover phases
• Install, configure, and manage IMS in a parallel sysplex environment alongside IBM IMS Tools to ensure optimal system performance
• Evaluate change requests, review new versions of IMS for functionality, and maintain robust database structures including HALDB, Fast Path databases, and secondary indexes
• Establish enterprise policies and procedures pertaining to database management, disaster recovery, security, maintenance, and space utilization
• Provide advanced troubleshooting, vendor consultations, and customer training sessions for production database issues and migration processes
BENEFITS
Medical | Dental | Vision | 401(k)
EEOC Compliance:
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
DISCLAIMER
AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.
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